Guest guest Posted November 23, 2001 Report Share Posted November 23, 2001 Good for you, Jacky. You may well get down to 6.0 in a couple more days! When you do get your appointment, don't be suprised if they advocate the ADA high carb, low fat way of eating for you. I know it doesn't work for quite a few people, and there are some amazing stories in our Success Stories about how sick people got trying to follow it. Some do alright though: eat and test, eat and test is the only way to learn. Barb > I am happy to report that my pre-supper reading was 7.6. I had a bad > yesterday, 12.3. yikkes. I found a new web site that had a diabetic > specific diet/exchange meal planner and it appears to have helped. I am > still waiting on the date for the appointment with the Diabetes Centre, > as well as the results of the tests (including the pregnancy test). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2001 Report Share Posted November 23, 2001 Hi Barb, I have been doing some research into this center and it is getting a good rating. The head dr. is young and up to date. he gives his patients copies of the latest journals and promotes patient control. I have a question. Is it normal for it to take a while to get the level down? or will I have to drop more carbs to do it? Thanks Jacky RainbowFarm wrote: > Good for you, Jacky. You may well get down to 6.0 in a couple more > days! > When you do get your appointment, don't be suprised if they advocate > the ADA > high carb, low fat way of eating for you. I know it doesn't work for > quite > a few people, and there are some amazing stories in our Success > Stories > about how sick people got trying to follow it. Some do alright > though: eat > and test, eat and test is the only way to learn. > > Barb > > > I am happy to report that my pre-supper reading was 7.6. I had a > bad > > yesterday, 12.3. yikkes. I found a new web site that had a diabetic > > > specific diet/exchange meal planner and it appears to have helped. > I am > > still waiting on the date for the appointment with the Diabetes > Centre, > > as well as the results of the tests (including the pregnancy test). > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2001 Report Share Posted November 23, 2001 > I have a question. Is it normal for it to take a while to get the level > down? or will I have to drop more carbs to do it? ***Maybe a bit of both. Some, including myself, have found that it's necessary to really lower the carbs in the beginning and, once in good control (6.0 or less), you can start adding them back, test, test, test and keep good notes. Diabetes is a self managed disease and so individual that no one can really say what will or won't work for you. Less carbs and more exercise are always good choices until you find what works for you. But you have an excellent chance of managing it without meds and maintain good control. Also, it's my belief, that our bodies take awhile to adjust to anything new - exercise, food, etc. I know when I " splurge " occasionally or forget my nighttime insulin (don't take much), nothing much happens just once, and if I make a big change on a regular basis it will take a few days to see it. Barb, who'd love to see others on the list join in here :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2001 Report Share Posted November 24, 2001 I'll join in except I don't have anything to add to what you said, Barb, you said it quite well. Vicki << Also, it's my belief, that our bodies take awhile to adjust to anything new - exercise, food, etc. I know when I " splurge " occasionally or forget my nighttime insulin (don't take much), nothing much happens just once, and if I make a big change on a regular basis it will take a few days to see it. Barb, who'd love to see others on the list join in here :-) >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2001 Report Share Posted November 24, 2001 I'll join in except I don't have anything to add to what you said, Barb, you said it quite well. Vicki << Also, it's my belief, that our bodies take awhile to adjust to anything new - exercise, food, etc. I know when I " splurge " occasionally or forget my nighttime insulin (don't take much), nothing much happens just once, and if I make a big change on a regular basis it will take a few days to see it. Barb, who'd love to see others on the list join in here :-) >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2001 Report Share Posted November 24, 2001 In a message dated 11/23/2001 3:13:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, willabee@... writes: > I found a new web site that had a diabetic > specific diet/exchange meal planner and it appears to have helped Can you share this website w/me. It seems like something that would help me. And I could use all the help I can get. :-) Thanks Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2001 Report Share Posted November 24, 2001 In a message dated 11/23/2001 3:13:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, willabee@... writes: > I found a new web site that had a diabetic > specific diet/exchange meal planner and it appears to have helped Can you share this website w/me. It seems like something that would help me. And I could use all the help I can get. :-) Thanks Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2001 Report Share Posted November 24, 2001 In a message dated 11/23/2001 3:13:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, willabee@... writes: > I found a new web site that had a diabetic > specific diet/exchange meal planner and it appears to have helped Can you share this website w/me. It seems like something that would help me. And I could use all the help I can get. :-) Thanks Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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